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Large Chess Sets May Be The Answer To Better Chess Playing Skill Development

Christopher Smith

Very Large Chess Sets Having An Eight Inch King And 36 x 36 Inch Mat

There are large chess sets available to those who feel the need to play and plan their chess strategies in a unique way that will maybe help them improve their chess playing skills in such a manner. The pleasant ambience of the outdoor combined with soothing fresh air may invigorate the budding chess player enough to warrant buying a large chess set. An important factor to take into consideration when buying a large chess set is to make sure that it is made of material that does not easily corrode and can withstand the outdoor atmosphere.

The giant chess pieces may need to be stabilized enough so as not to fall and get damaged and for this some sand or water ballast may be useful to have. There are different dimensions regarding the size of the pieces which can range from 20 cm to 64 cm in height. The chess board consists of squares that are slotted together and made of man made materials which should be perforated to prevent grass from drying due to lack of light and water.

An alternative to the usual chess boards are those made out of stone which can be used in the Giant Chess Sets that are the biggest chest sets available. The other large chess set boards are 120 cm x 120 cm in length and breadth while the Giant chess set boards are obviously larger, measuring more than twice the size of large chess sets. There are a wide variety of large chess sets that can be bought from any of the chess stores stocking them and can cost as little as US$25.

There are also wooden chess sets that double up as cases for the chess pieces and its well defined squares make chess playing quite a pleasure what with their sturdy wooden pieces easily gripping the velvet bases. The smooth board facilitates easy movement of the chess pieces. Among the many different materials used to make the large chess sets are mahogany, tiger ebony, molded nut and Maple, Budrosewood and Pine Crest.

It has been found that playing chess can increase a child’s IQ and may also be conducive to increasing their creative thinking as well as solving mathematical problems skills. This may lead to buying a large chess set which may not be the only solution as there are also ways to construct a large chess set on one’s own, using simple assembly and stitching processes.

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